impetration

/ˌɪmpəˈtreɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act of obtaining something by asking or pleading; a request or entreaty that achieves its goal.
    • Through humble impetration, the monk received the abbot's blessing.
    • The impetration of a pardon from the governor took months of effort.
    • Her impetration for funding was finally granted by the committee.
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